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Plastics Processing Data Handbook
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Plastics Processing Data Handbook — D.V. Rosato

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The Practical Polymer Rheology Guide: Viscosity, Flow & Die Mechanics
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The Practical Polymer Rheology Guide: Viscosity, Flow & Die Mechanics

by PolymerHub Academic Board

Target Weakness: Polymer Rheology (54% Accuracy)Studying Chapters 2 & 3 will bridge your conceptual gap in non-Newtonian power-law shear-thinning and die swell physics before your next GATE mock test.
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The Practical Polymer Rheology Guide: Viscosity, Flow & Die Mechanics
Original Guide
Advanced
7 Chapters

The Practical Polymer Rheology Guide: Viscosity, Flow & Die Mechanics

by PolymerHub Academic Board

Core Engineering Focus

Melt rheology, shear-thinning equations, capillary corrections, and flow instabilities.

Reading Progress3 / 7 Chapters
Plastics Compounding & Additives Handbook: Formulations, Blending & Process Engineering
Original Guide
Intermediate
8 Chapters

Plastics Compounding & Additives Handbook: Formulations, Blending & Process Engineering

by PolymerHub Academic Board

Core Engineering Focus

Twin-screw extrusion setup, masterbatches, UV stabilizers, flame retardants, and compounding QC.

Reading Progress3 / 8 Chapters
Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering
Free · Open Access
Advanced
3 Chapters

Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering

by Anil Kumar & Rakesh K. Gupta

Core Engineering Focus

Characterization, thermodynamics, structural, mechanical, thermal behavior of polymers.

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The Elements of Polymer Science & Engineering
Free · Open Access
Advanced
3 Chapters

The Elements of Polymer Science & Engineering

by Alfred Rudin, Phillip Choi

Core Engineering Focus

Comprehensive coverage of polymer science and engineering principles, with a focus on practical applications.

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Polymer Science
Free · Open Access
Intermediate
4 Chapters

Polymer Science

by V.R. Gowariker, N.V. Viswanathan, J. Sreedhar

Core Engineering Focus

Fundamentals of polymer chemistry, molecular weight determination, polymerization kinetics, and processing.

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Fundamentals of Plastics Mould Design
Free · Open Access
Intermediate
4 Chapters

Fundamentals of Plastics Mould Design

by Sanjay K. Nayak (CIPET)

Core Engineering Focus

Injection mould design, feed systems, cooling layouts, and part design guidelines.

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Plastic Recycling Best Practices and Systems
Free · Open Access
Foundational
4 Chapters

Plastic Recycling Best Practices and Systems

by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Core Engineering Focus

Municipal solid waste management, sorting technologies, and post-consumer resin washing.

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Structural Composite Design and Analysis Manual
Free · Open Access
Advanced
4 Chapters

Structural Composite Design and Analysis Manual

by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Core Engineering Focus

Mechanics of unidirectional plies, laminated plate theory, and spaceflight qualification.

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Plastics Processing Data Handbook
Commercial Standard
Intermediate
4 Chapters

Plastics Processing Data Handbook

by D.V. Rosato

Core Engineering Focus

Fabrication data, troubleshooting matrices, instrumentation, and process-property relationships.

Reading Progress3 / 4 Chapters
Handbook of Plastic Technology
Commercial Standard
Foundational
4 Chapters

Handbook of Plastic Technology

by Allen & Baker

Core Engineering Focus

Industrial processing: injection, compression, transfer, blow moulding with troubleshooting guidelines.

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Applied Plastics Engineering Handbook
Commercial Standard
Intermediate
4 Chapters

Applied Plastics Engineering Handbook

by Myer Kutz

Core Engineering Focus

Materials, additives, fillers, sustainability, and 3D printing for working engineers.

Reading Progress3 / 4 Chapters
A Textbook of Polymer Chemistry
Commercial Standard
Foundational
4 Chapters

A Textbook of Polymer Chemistry

by M.S. Bhatnagar

Core Engineering Focus

Polymer structures, properties, additives, compounding, and fabrication methods.

Reading Progress3 / 4 Chapters
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